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Nearly All U.S. Households Have Smoke Alarms, But CO Alarm Awareness Lags

October 7, 2024

Although 90 percent of households surveyed by the CPSC viewed smoke alarms as “extremely necessary,” only 66 percent felt the same about CO alarms.

NFPA Launches NFPA Global Solutions & Acquires Dyne Fire Protection Labs

SDM Editors

July 10, 2024

NFPA enhances global safety with new subsidiary NFPA Global Solutions and Dyne Fire Protection Labs acquisition.

What’s Fueling Fire Alarm Sector Growth?

A range of factors, from technology advancements to rising life safety awareness, are expanding opportunities for fire alarm dealers to increase market share and, notably, recurring revenue.

Rodney Bosch

June 12, 2023

The fire and life safety industry is heating up with increasing opportunities for fire alarm contractors to advance into new territory.

NFPA Research Affiliate Receives Grant Funding for 4 Projects

SDM Editors

January 17, 2023

The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) will also serve in an advisory service capacity for five additional grants with multiple federal agencies, including NASA.

Digital Shuffle

NFPA LiNK Provides Digital Access to Codes & Standards

Laura Mazzuca Toops

November 8, 2022

Everything online in the industry, from white papers to webinars.

NFPA’s 2023 National Electrical Code Addresses Emerging Electrical Issues

SDM Editors

September 30, 2022

Unlike previous editions, the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70) is now immediately available on NFPA LiNK, a subscription-based digital platform delivering all NFPA codes and standards.SDM

Fire Alarms

A New Age for Fire Detection Systems

February 17, 2022

Usually overshadowed by other industry technologies despite being the most necessary, fire alarms are gaining new capabilities that ensure overall building safety.

NFPA Seeks Nominations for James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal Award

January 31, 2022

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is calling for nominations for the 2022 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal, which recognizes fire and life safety advocates who have made significant contributions in lessening losses from fire, electrical, and other hazards.